1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1969 Maserati Mistral and 1969 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Maserati Mistral | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Mistral | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |